A lightweight, compact chair, designed in 1928 and introduced in 1929 at the Salon d’Automne [Autumn Salon], along with other extraordinary pieces, such as the Fauteuil Grand Confort, petit modèle and grand modèle, the Table Tube d’Avion table and the Chaise Longue à reglage continu.‎ Like the other pieces in the collection, the Fauteuil à dossier basculant armchair is the result of in-depth study of human posture and, in this case, is specifically engineered to provide perfect support for easy-going relaxation that is conducive to conversation.‎ Its elegant simplicity of design allows the armchair to fit easily in various settings.‎ It is also available in the 1928 Villa Church version and the 1930 version crafted for the French Union of Modern Artists exhibition.‎Cassina designs complete, comfortable and inviting living spaces where the most innovative products of contemporary design coexist alongside icons by the great masters of the Modern Movement.‎